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Tim Burke to lead U.S. Olympic biathlon team

Two-time Olympian Tim Burke, who won the first world championship medal last season by an American in biathlon in 26 years, was nominated to the Olympic team along with Lowell Bailey and Susan Dunklee on

Two-time Olympian Tim Burke, who won the first world championship medal last season by an American in biathlon in 26 years, was nominated to the U.S. Olympic team along with Lowell Bailey and Susan Dunklee on Friday.

Burke, who is ranked No. 10 in the world overall, won silver in the 20K individual event at worlds in February. He placed in the top five in World Cups six times last season.

At least one woman and one man will be nominated to the Olympic team after the World Cups in December, according to U.S. Biathlon. The remaining team selections will be made in January. All nominations are subject to approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee.